US EditionChile’s president orders curfews as part of state of emergency decree in regions hit by wildfires
- Chile's President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency on Saturday in the central and southern regions of Nuble and Maule due to the threat of wildfires.
- The measures include curfews aimed at protecting forests, fields, homes, and lives from potential criminal activity.
- Local authorities report about 15 active fire outbreaks in Chile, worsened by temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius .
- Boric expressed belief that many fires in the Araucanía region are intentionally set, stating, 'We are not going to tolerate the vile behaviour of a person or organisation that carries out these types of acts.
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President Gabriel Boric begins his vacation with almost all the ministers of the political committee
President Gabriel Boric has had to get used to his summer vacation turning into short and crossed breaks due to the contingency of January and February, months in which one of the main concerns of the government are the heat waves and the forest fires.That is why, before leaving his rest this time, the President was in charge of announcing measures from La Moneda to face the fires that are affecting the regions of Maule, Ñuble and La Araucanía. …
Chile imposes curfews in wildfire impacted regions
SANTIAGO, CHILE — Chile's President Gabriel Boric on Saturday issued state of emergency decrees for two regions in the center and south of the country due to the threat of raging wildfires. He said the measures for Nuble and Maule, which are aimed at saving forests, fields, homes and human life, would include curfews to allow the authorities to tackle possible criminal acts. Speaking at a news conference at the presidential palace, Boric said …
Chile's State of Emergency: Battling Blazes in Nuble and Maule
Chile's State of Emergency: Battling Blazes in Nuble and Maule Amid a surge in wildfires, Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency in the Nuble and Maule regions on Saturday, citing urgent threats to forests, fields, and human lives.The decision follows concerns over potential acts of arson, with Boric stating at a press conference that a significant portion of the blazes in the Araucanía area, south of Santiago, appear to b…
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